Rogers vs Singer set for Reds-Orioles Friday opener
Baltimore sends southpaw Trevor Rogers to face Cincinnati's Brady Singer in the first of a three-game series at Great American Ball Park.

The Cincinnati Reds host the Baltimore Orioles on Friday at 7:10 PM ET at Great American Ball Park. Trevor Rogers, a left-hander, will start for Baltimore, while veteran righty Brady Singer takes the mound for Cincinnati. Baltimore enters the series at 40-48, sitting 13 games back in the AL East. The article notes Baltimore has been hampered by pitching injuries and struggles since their strong 2023-2024 run.
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